The knowledgeable experts at Hirshfield’s are here to make sure your next painting, staining or design project is a success. We are always happy to help any way we can, as demonstrated in this letter we received from a customer in Edina. We are just happy to help! I want to commend your store employee...Read More
Right now my husband and I are expecting our first child. As soon-to-be parents we’re inundated with information about what to expect, what to do (or more specifically what not to do), and what to buy. And this is all before our little one arrives! One of the biggest projects expectant parents tackle is getting...Read More
This Friday’s find(s) is/are yet to be found. My time goeth before this Fall’s first rain in the Twin Cities. And The Shed my husband is working on this morning requires the finishing touches of my paint brush before tomorrow’s precipitation. (DECORATOR’S NOTE: We pre-finished all the plywood and trim pieces before construction with Hirshfield’s...Read More
Carefree Spirit of Wallpaper Have you been entertaining thoughts of wallpapering? Just a little? Take a look at Thibaut’s new book Avalon. Thibaut’s designers did a great job coloring the patterns, making all the patterns in the book very user-friendly. My two favorites are the Popsicle colors of the Waterbury pattern and the Vancouver...Read More
Take a look around and you will see that summer flip-flops and tank tops have been stored away in favor of fall boots and sweaters. And just as fashion changes with each season, so does design. The light colors and fabrics of summer don’t necessarily translate into fall décor, but don’t think you have to...Read More
Staining is a great way to revitalize or personalize a piece of wood furniture. It can also be a great way to save a little bit of money by purchasing unfinished furniture then investing some time and elbow grease, yet even the most experienced DIY’er can be intimidated by the staining process. True, there are...Read More
The styles and trends that impact what we wear and how we decorate our homes can often be tied to what we see in movies and on television. That’s especially true for the resurgence of retro design – thanks to the hit TV show “Mad Men.” The show’s stylists are meticulous in their search for...Read More
This time of year we’re getting ready to settle in for the colder months in Minnesota. It’s a perfect time to fix up the yard and get the inside of your home in great shape. If you’re looking to sell your home, it’s even more important to get things sparkling. Much of the advice given...Read More
When you’re decorating a room you want to pay special attention to your windows. Your window coverings need to provide the amount of privacy you want and still look great in your room. But there’s one more thing to remember – safety. October is Window Covering Safety Month. It’s a month dedicated to increasing everyone’s...Read More
Have you noticed the presence of chevron and herringbone designs in home decor and fashion? Rugs, flooring, fabric, wallcovering; that zig zag is all over. It knows no boundaries, mixing it up with every style. The difference between chevron and herringbone? From Things That Inspire …a chevron style floor, where the planks are set on...Read More
